FTC-OKL-FY26 4TH QTR. DAIRY, MEATS, GENERAL SUBSISTENCE AND KOSHER

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, under the Department of Justice, has awarded a firm-fixed price contract for the acquisition of dairy, meats, general subsistence, and kosher items for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, with deliveries required between July 1, 2026, and July 31, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, restricted exclusively to small businesses, and is identified by NAICS code 311999. All items must comply with stringent federal, state, and local regulations, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, with specific requirements for allergen labeling, prohibited phrases like “under religious exemption,” and product dating—items must be six months or younger upon delivery with clearly printed expiration dates, no stamps or handwritten labels allowed. Ground beef must be 80/20 lean, IMPS 136, frozen, and sourced only from fresh raw material without bench trimmings or re-ground product, while beef patties must be labeled as Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef with fat percentage clearly indicated on the case. Packaging standards mandate polyethylene film bags of at least 2 mil thickness, general bags at least 1 mil, and products packed in 10 to 60-pound cases with properly lined boxes for patties. Temperature controls are strictly enforced: non-frozen perishables must be delivered between 34°F and 40°F, frozen items at 0°F or below, and any product showing signs of prior thawing will be rejected. All deliveries must be palletized and compatible with a 4-foot elevated unloading dock, accepted only Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Compliance with National Menu Specifications is mandatory, and deviations in unit of issue or specifications result in disqualification. The award is based primarily on price, with past performance considered approximately equal in value, and all offerors must maintain an active SAM.gov registration with a valid UEI, CAGE code, and TIN. Offerors are required to submit proposals in Excel format to kdoyal@bop.gov by June 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Government inspections may include thawing